Tottenham star sparks controversy with post following Arsenal derby defeat

Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero found himself in the midst of controversy following Spurs' 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the latest North London derby. The Argentine international took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts after a bitter loss, but it wasn’t his own message that caused a stir. Instead, it was a retweet from Argentine journalist Gaston Edul that drew the ire of many Spurs fans.

The match itself was a hard-fought battle, with Arsenal securing the win through a second-half header by Gabriel from a corner. This marked another frustrating derby defeat for Tottenham at their home ground, further amplifying the stat that Arsenal have now won more North London Derbies at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than Spurs have at the Emirates.

Romero, clearly unhappy after the final whistle, retweeted a statement from Edul, who criticised Tottenham’s handling of their international players’ return to the club after the break. Edul’s tweet claimed that Spurs were the only Premier League club that didn’t provide private jets for their players, forcing them to return under less-than-ideal conditions.

He argued that this logistical failure resulted in tiredness, particularly for players like Romero, and implied that it played a significant role in Tottenham’s defeat to their bitter rivals.

Tottenham star sparks controversy with post following Arsenal derby defeat

Romero’s retweet definitely caught people’s attention, appearing to criticise the club’s leadership for their lack of planning, which may have played a part in the derby defeat. However, not long after it started gaining traction, the defender removed the post and shared his own message to the Spurs fans:

"It hurts to lose a derby, but I have no doubt that we will turn this bad start to the season around. Let’s all be together, also at this moment. Thanks to all the fans for always supporting us."

If Romero believes that Tottenham’s handling of player recovery during international breaks needs improvement, his best course of action would be to raise the issue with manager Ange Postecoglou or chairman Daniel Levy. Criticising the club’s leadership in public, however, risks unsettling the team, especially in such a critical period of the season.

At the end of the day, players are human beings, and while that might seem obvious, it’s something we often forget. Although turning to social media to express their frustration might come across as unprofessional, sometimes the frustration is so overwhelming that some players can’t find a better outlet.